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Yolonda Harrison

Denver,CO

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at VA Hospital, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and safety precautions. Recognized for reducing fall incidents and promoting dignity in care, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and delivering exceptional support.

Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

VA Hospital
09.2023 - Current
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.

Certified Nursing Assistant

University of Colorado
12.2010 - 09.2023
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.

Education

Abraham Lincoln High School
2285 S. Federal Blvd Denver Co, 80219
05-2003

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Compassionate
  • Bathing assistance
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Basic life support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Dressing assistance
  • Safety precautions
  • Recording vital signs
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Mobility assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Positioning patients
  • Documenting behaviors
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient lifting
  • Urinary catheter care
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Inpatient care
  • Colostomy care
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Specimen collection
  • Light housekeeping
  • Blood glucose testing

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

VA Hospital
09.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

University of Colorado
12.2010 - 09.2023

Abraham Lincoln High School

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